Florida International University | College of Engineering and Computing

Florida International University | College of Engineering and Computing

OU106A
Engine and Fuel Cell Research Laboratory

Room(s): OU106A
Area: 300 sq. ft.
Faculty: Dr. Yiding Cao

Mission:

Research in fuel cell technology is progressing in the following areas:

Fuel cell technology which includes fuel reforming for methanol.
Reformate based fuel cell power plants.
Direct-methanol fuel cells for portable power sources.

High-performance fuel research includes:

Ethanol-blended diesel fuel for heavy-duty diesel engines.

Equipment:

Heavy-duty diesel engine research facility: ~ $100,000.
Fuel cell test station: ~ $20,000, new, acquired in 1999.
High-speed rotating apparatus: ~ $35,000, new, acquired in 1998
Reciprocating tester: ~ $15,000.

Students:

3 undergraduates participating in the establishment of the fuel cell test station.
4 undergraduates undertaking a fuel cell research project.
6 undergraduates undertaking a heavy-duty diesel engine research project.
2 undergraduates undertaking a gas turbine related research project.

The Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) accredits engineering programs on a nationwide basis. Students wishing more information about accreditation should consult their respective departmental office or the Office of the Dean. The following baccalaureate engineering programs in the college are accredited by ABET, Inc., Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.